Steven C Book

US Patent:

52789985, Jan 18, 1994

Filed:

Feb 9, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/015556

Inventors:

Steven C. Book - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

A41D 1504

US Classification:

2102

Abstract:

A garment in the form of a vest of jacket comprises a pair of front panels attached to either side of a back portion. The panels define a pair of opposed front edges, each of which is contiguous with one of two bottom edge segments. A vertical bifurcation is formed in the lower part of the back section, defined between a pair of bifurcation edges, each of which is contiguous with one of the bottom edge segments. A first zipper is provided, which, when closed, joins the front panel edges to each other, the bottom edge segments to each other, and the bifurcation edges to each other. When the first zipper is so closed, and the garment is turned inside-out, a bag is formed, with the closed zipper defining a closed bag bottom and closed bag ends, the bag having a top opening defined between a pair of opposed top edges. Fastening means, such as a second zipper, are provided on the interior surface of the garment, and positioned so as to be aligned along the top edges when the first zipper is closed and the garment is turned inside out. The upper portions of the back portion and the front panels are folded into the top opening, and the fastening means can be selectively co-engaged to close the bag.

US Patent:

51797410, Jan 19, 1993

Filed:

Sep 10, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/757079

Inventors:

Steven C. Book - North Hollywood CA

Assignee:

Auto-Shade, Inc. - North Hollywood CA

International Classification:

A47G 900

US Classification:

5417

Abstract:

An improved easily stored combination pillow and infant blanket that can be used as a pillow when folded and secured by a zipper or when not folded and secured can be used as an infant size blanket. The blanket folds into itself to minimize any sharp edges on the blanket. Straps are provided to attach the pillow to another surface to keep the pillow in place. When unfolded as a blanket the zipper is only on one side such that the zipper edge does not detract from the use as a soft blanket. When folded in the pillow configuration a strap can be attached for carrying and for ease of use as a carrying bag when objects are placed within the folds of the pillow-blanket for transport.

US Patent:

53463099, Sep 13, 1994

Filed:

Oct 29, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/968160

Inventors:

Steven C. Book - North Hollywood CA

Assignee:

Auto-Shade, Inc. - Moorpark CA

International Classification:

B65D 3008

US Classification:

383 4

Abstract:

An improved portable cooler that is a collapsible, portable, multiple use insulated bag with a companion detachable multiple use bag for use in transporting and storing items especially those items commonly used while driving an automobile. The bag may be used to carry cassettes which are then insulated from outside heat as well as beverage containers such as in aluminum cans that are thus maintained at a cooler temperature. The bag is especially convenient for placing on the center console of automobiles that have such space on the floor.

US Patent:

51903768, Mar 2, 1993

Filed:

Sep 10, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/757077

Inventors:

Steven C. Book - North Hollywood CA

Assignee:

Auto-Shade, Inc. - North Hollywood CA

International Classification:

B05D 3008

US Classification:

383 4

Abstract:

An improved portable cooler that is a collapsible, portable, multiple use insulated bag with a companion detachable multiple use bag for use in transporting and storing items especially those items commonly used while driving an automobile. The bag may be used to carry cassettes which are then insulated from outside heat as well as beverage containers such as in aluminum cans that are thus maintained at a cooler temperature. The bag is especially convenient for placing on the center console of automobiles that have such space on the floor.

US Patent:

53777948, Jan 3, 1995

Filed:

Nov 22, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/156089

Inventors:

Steven C. Book - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

A45C 900

US Classification:

190 1

Abstract:

A protective cover is foldable into a first configuration as a carrying case, and into a second configuration as an easel. Unfolded, the cover assumes a "T" shape, with first and second surfaces respectively defining the outer and inner surfaces of the carrying case. The cover has a longitudinal portion comprising first and second end sections and a central section, and a "cross-bar" portion comprising the first end section and a pair of flap portions extending laterally therefrom. Hook-and-loop fasteners are disposed on the cover so as to allow the first surface of the second end section to be folded onto and removably fastened to the second surface of the first end section, and the flap portions to be folded onto and removably fastened to the first surface of the central section, thereby forming the carrying case. Conversion to an easel is accomplished by unfastening the fasteners and unfolding the cover to expose the second surface of the first end section, then folding the flap portions toward each other and removably fastening them onto the second surface of the first end section. The longitudinal portion is then folded into a three-sided easel configuration, with the lateral edge defining the second end section being removably secured to the lateral edge defining the first end section to stabilize the easel.

US Patent:

55556140, Sep 17, 1996

Filed:

Dec 15, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/356669

Inventors:

Steven C. Book - Los Angeles CA

Assignee:

Gretson International Ltd. - Kowloon

International Classification:

A45C 900

US Classification:

294011

Abstract:

A protective cover is foldable into a first configuration as a carrying case, and into a second configuration as an easel. Unfolded, the cover assumes a "T" shape, with first and second surfaces respectively defining the outer and inner surfaces of the carrying case. The cover has a longitudinal portion comprising first and second end sections and a central section, and a "cross-bar" portion comprising the first end section and a pair of flap portions extending laterally therefrom. Hook-and-loop fasteners are disposed on the cover so as to allow the first surface of the second end section to be folded onto and removably fastened to the second surface of the first end section, and the flap portions to be folded onto and removably fastened to the first surface of the central section, thereby forming the carrying case. Conversion to an easel is accomplished by unfastening the fasteners and unfolding the cover to expose the second surface of the first end section, then folding the flap portions toward each other and removably fastening them onto the second surface of the first end section. The longitudinal portion is then folded into a three-sided easel configuration, with the lateral edge defining the second end section being removably secured to the lateral edge defining the first end section to stabilize the easel.